6 Days Namibia Flying Safari to Etosha National Park and Sossusvlei
Our 6 Days Namibia Flying Safari to Etosha National Park and Sossusvlei flies between two premier destinations and stays in some of Namibia’s most remote and luxurious properties. You’ll begin with a light aircraft flight from Windhoek into a private reserve within the Namib Desert to visit the dunes of Sossusvlei with guided activities included. This is certainly a photographer's haven. Your Namibian adventure ends in style at the incredible safari destination of Etosha National Park, home to a large salt pan visible from space and, of course, the Big 5.
Your Namibia Flying Safari experience eliminates long hours of driving, replacing them with spectacular scenic flights that offer bird's-eye views of this magnificent country. As you traverse between the ancient Namib Desert and the vast salt pans of Etosha, witness dramatic changes in topography that have shaped Namibia's unique ecosystems over millennia.
The exclusive accommodations selected for your Namibia Flying Safari provide luxury havens in remote wilderness areas, allowing intimate encounters with desert-adapted wildlife and the opportunity to explore pristine environments. From tracking endangered rhinos to watching sunrise paint the world's tallest sand dunes, each day brings extraordinary adventures that showcase the raw beauty of Namibia's untamed landscapes.
Tour highlights
Scenic light aircraft flights between destinations
Private access to Sossusvlei's towering sand dunes for sunrise visits
Opportunity for rooftop sleep-outs under Namibia's star-filled sky
Wildlife viewing at Etosha National Park's renowned waterholes
Rhino tracking in the private Ongava Game Reserve
Optional hot air ballooning over the Namib Desert
Night game drives in search of nocturnal species
Price Includes:
- Park fees and conservation levies
- All scheduled activities as mentioned in the itinerary
- Ground transport in custom 4x4 safari vehicles
- Bottled water during game drives and flights
- Full board accommodation
- Professional English-speaking safari guides
- Driver allowances and park entrance fees
- All light aircraft flights between destinations
- All mentioned activities (excluding optional experiences)
Price Excludes:
- Namibia Visa (where applicable)
- International and connecting flights to/from Windhoek
- Personal expenses and gratuities
- Optional activities (hot air ballooning, spa treatments)
- Laundry services
- Travel insurance
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages beyond the provided water
- Tips for staff and guides
Itinary in details
- Day1Arrive and Transfer to The Weinberg
Your Namibia Flying Safari begins with arrival at Windhoek's Hosea Kutako International Airport, followed by a 45-minute private transfer to The Weinberg Hotel in Namibia's capital city. This elegant Namibia Flying Safari accommodation, nestled in the prestigious Klein Windhoek area, offers a perfect introduction to Namibian hospitality and serves as an ideal place to recover from your journey. During your Namibia Flying Safari orientation, your guide will brief you on the extraordinary aerial adventure that awaits over the next six days while you enjoy the hotel's world-class amenities.
- Day2Fly to Kulala Wilderness Reserve
After breakfast, your Namibia Flying Safari continues with a transfer back to Windhoek's Eros Airport for your scenic 1-hour flight over the majestic Naukluft Mountains to the Namib Desert. The Namibia Flying Safari experience reaches new heights as you soar above ancient landscapes before landing at Kulala Wilderness Reserve's private airstrip, just 17 kilometers from Sossusvlei. This afternoon, your Namibia Flying Safari adventure includes a nature drive through the reserve's 37,000 hectares, where you might spot oryx (gemsbok), springbok, and the endemic dune lark before enjoying sundowners with views of the iconic red dunes.
- Day3Activities from Kulala Desert Lodge
Wake before dawn as your Namibia Flying Safari journey takes you through the private entrance to Namib-Naukluft National Park, reaching the dunes of Sossusvlei (meaning "dead-end marsh" in the local Nama language) approximately 20 minutes before the main gates open to the public. The Namibia Flying Safari experience continues with an exhilarating climb up "Big Daddy" dune for sunrise views over Deadvlei's white clay pan dotted with 900-year-old petrified camel thorn trees. Your afternoon Namibia Flying Safari activities include exploring the dramatic Sesriem Canyon, carved over millennia by the Tsauchab River, before returning to the lodge for stargazing under some of Africa's darkest skies.
- Day4Sossusvlei to Etosha National Park
Today, your Namibia Flying Safari transitions dramatically from desert to savanna with a spectacular 2-hour flight north to Etosha National Park. This incredible Namibia Flying Safari aerial journey offers unparalleled views as you cross the vast Namibian interior, watching landscapes transform from red dunes to the white calcrete soils surrounding Etosha's legendary salt pan, known locally as "the great white place" or "Etosha." Your Namibia Flying Safari adventure continues at Ongava Lodge, perched on the slopes of a dolomite hill in the 30,000-hectare private Ongava Game Reserve, where afternoon game drives offer excellent chances to spot both black and white rhino within just 30 minutes of your arrival.
- Day5On Safari from Ongava Lodge
Your Namibia Flying Safari exploration intensifies with a full-day expedition into Etosha National Park, just a 15-minute drive from Ongava through the exclusive Andersson Gate entrance. The Namibia Flying Safari game viewing concentrates on the renowned waterholes along the southern edge of Etosha Pan, including Okaukuejo and Halali, where large herds of elephant, zebra, and antelope gather alongside lions and spotted hyenas during the dry season. After lunch at one of the Namibia Flying Safari designated picnic spots, your experienced guide will track wildlife across the park's 22,270 square kilometers before returning to Ongava for a guided nature walk and sumptuous dinner overlooking the lodge's illuminated waterhole.
- Day6Fly Back to Windhoek
The final day of your Namibia Flying Safari begins with an optional early morning game drive in search of Ongava's resident lion pride and over 300 bird species that inhabit this thriving ecosystem. Your Namibia Flying Safari concludes with a 90-minute return flight to Windhoek, offering last aerial views of the dramatic landscapes you've explored. The Namibia Flying Safari experience ends with arrival at Hosea Kutako International Airport by mid-afternoon, where you'll connect with your onward flight, carrying memories of Namibia's contrasting landscapes and extraordinary wildlife encounters.